Robert De Niro 'Surprised' by Oscar Nomination Dry Spell (Video)

The press-shy "Silver Linings Playbook" star, up for his first Academy Award in 21 years, gives a rare interview to CBS.

Robert De Niro says he's "surprised" how much time has passed between Oscar nominations.

In a rare interview with CBS' Sunday Morning, which aired at 6 a.m. ET instead of 9 a.m. because of Super Bowl coverage, the movie legend discussed his supporting-actor nom for Silver Linings Playbook. It's his first in 21 years, since 1991, when he was nominated as best actor for Cape Fear.

"Does this one mean anything more, because it's been so long since you've gotten a nomination?" asked the network's Lee Cowan.